Loan Securitization/Sale Activities - Loans (Details) - Commercial Loans - Commercial Loans - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Loan Transfer Activities
Face Amount	$ 211,700	$ 12,196
Proceeds	$ 218,596	$ 13,439

Represents the fair value of loans held-for-sale, sold during the period.

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